I knew I heard an Echo !
Today the weather was miserable around here.. Quite cool and light rain much of the day. But late in the evening it let up enough that I decided to get out and sneak around a bit.
Decided to slip into my shaggie to see if it would make any difference. I still got spotted by this pig.. Several times but perhaps she didn't belive what she was seeing !!
Just before dark I saw this lone pig out in the brush. I worked to within 35 yards or so and she saw me. After she gave me the once over she went back to rooting and I was able to get five yards closer. I would have felt a lot better if I could have slipped in another five or ten yards but I could see it wasn't going to happen.
When she got to where she was quartering slightly away I drew the 62 pound Echo and released the arrow. I lost sight of the arrow in flight but heard it hit. She took off in a hard run but slowed to a trot by the time she had gone 40 yards. She stopped for a moment and snorted a couple of times then moved out of sight. I stood still for 5 minuted and listened but heard nothing.
Quietly I moved forward to where the arrow hit her and saw it sticking in the ground, it was blood soaked. Slowly I moved up to the last spot I saw her and was seeing good blood on the ground by the time I reached my marked spot.. I followed the trail another 15 or 20 yards and saw her laying just ahead. The wound in the picture is where the arrow hit, it exited just behind her off shoulder.
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Way to go Pat...what broadhead you using?
This one was a two bladed Zwickey Delta..
Nice big hole..
Love it Pat!! You are rough on hogs hehe Congrats!
A fine February afternoon!
Pat your a killing machine, well done.
Oh cool Pat... ordered a pack a couple days ago, will be using them on some Texas Hill country pigs. Thanks
Congrats again, Pat!
Bisch
Damn Pat, I should never be surprised by your exploits ... But I always am. I can't believe there is a hog left anywhere near where you live ... You are impressive man!
Bob.
Mr. Pat it looks like the echo is treating you right, and not so good for the hogs.
I just picked up a heavier poundage bow for the hogs. Hopefully I'll be able to shoot it before to long. My family and I got T-boned by an 18 wheeler that ran a red light so we are all moving a little slow the last few days.
Keep up the good work Brother :thumbsup:
Ben - glad to hear you and the family are okay.
Pat - "Decided to slip into my shaggie to see if it would make any difference". Really? The only thing that makes a difference in a coastal pigs life is when you stay home. :laughing:
A good end to a bad day, all is forgotten!
Nice going, Pat.
Pat -
Sooner or later the word is gonna get out amongst the piggie population about you. Until then, keep on keeping on!
Danny :thumbsup:
nice!!!! love bacon ;)
There are still some hogs left in Texas? I figured you had taken them all to the big pig pen in the sky by now.
Pat B, "hog whisperer" (of death)
Pat, great job
You are "bladed death" to wild pork
Congratulations Pat. Nice hog.
Darren
Congrats Pat, Itoo am always impressed.
Way to go. You are Re-defining the word Echo in Texas Pig country
CTT
Ben, sure glad you and your family are "ok".
Hope you get the soreness worked out real soon.
A little DMSO or Bute -----
Dang, just had to go find Ben's post.
Praise the Lord you are all fine.
Heal up and get some piggies Ben.
CTT
Nice one Pat! :thumbsup:
Ben I am glade everyone is OK.
Congrats! Nice one
Do you ever shoot SMALL pigs?
Gracious...all your pigs seem to be humongous!
Congrats! All the pork you eat, you gonna start growing choppers!
Doc Nock, I was just going to say the same thing....They are all big pigs... :thumbsup:
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
The big 'uns are easier to hit, lol!
Awesome!
Congrats Pat!
Another nice one . Think they see you and freez with fear. :thumbsup:
thank you for guiding me on another fine adventure.
Well done!
Good job Pat, I always enjoy your nature walks.
Congratulations, Pat!!!
Good job Pat. Nice looking bow too.RC
Congrats Pat :thumbsup: Sweeeet looking pig :archer2:
Way to go Pat! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: